Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayor
In a 12-page lawsuit, World Eleven blames North Bay Village for The Argentine Football Association’s decision to cancel a franchise contract in April, which resulted in an ongoing contract dispute in Argentina’s judicial system, according to the lawsuit.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Nearly five years after the United States men’s national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
Miami aims to host World Cup final in 2026
MIAMI – Greater Miami is on a shortlist of cities still in the running to host World Cup matches in 2026 when the quadrennial soccer spectacle comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada. And Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says the final game of the international championship should be played in South Florida. AdThe World Cup was last held in the United States in 1994. AdSuarez was joined at Wednesday’s news conference at City Hall by Jorge Mas, owner of Inter Miami CF, and Christopher Corey, the City of Miami’s liaison for the World Cup bid, among others. “Miami is uniquely positioned to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and I am thrilled we are moving forward in the selection process,” she said in a recent statement.
Miami may be in running to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
MIAMI – Soccer fans across South Florida may soon rejoice! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one step closer to possibly coming to Miami. This week, FIFA representatives had a virtual meeting with bid officials wanting to bring the games to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami appears to be on a shortlist of 17 cities hoping to host the World Cup. “Miami is uniquely positioned to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and I am thrilled we are moving forward in the selection process,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Miami Freedom Park is coming to Miami, but county officials argue it will obstruct both ground and air traffic
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss numerous issues that need to be addressed before the Miami Freedom Park officially opens, including its potential impacts on both ground and air traffic. Also concerning is that the stadium will be located in a direct flight path at Miami International Airport. “How significant traffic around the airport would impact the accessibility of the airport and our economy,” says Sola. “The biggest intersection we have in Dade County, LeJeune Road going to the airport and 836 — it is a huge intersection,” adds Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez. Currently, the county code does not permit variances in the area where this stadium is going in.
Shocking moments caught on camera, as TV set falls on commentator during a live broadcast for ESPN
COLOMBIA – A terrifying moment during a live broadcast was caught on camera on Tuesday, when an LED wall collapsed on an ESPN presenter in Colombia. The wall and part of the news set fell on top of sports announcer Carlos Orduz. The incident happened during coverage of the Champions League soccer competitions. Orduz posted a message on his Twitter account on Wednesday, to say that he was not seriously injured by the collapse. “To those who wrote to me about the accident last night, I must tell you that I am fine,” he tweeted in Spanish.
Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key dates
A general view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to the game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Monday, Major League Soccer announced some key dates for the 2021 season, including MLS is Back Opening Weekend on Apr. As far as Inter Miami tickets go, the team said details will be announced shortly after the release of the full season schedule. KEY DATES – MLS 2021 SEASONFeb. 22 - MLS Preseason training begins (6 weeks)Apr. 3-4 - MLS is Back - Opening Weekend 2021Late Aug. - MLS Heineken® Rivalry WeekLate summer - MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, Leagues Cup, Campeones CupNov. 7 - MLS Decision DayNov. 19 - Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs beginDec. 11 - 2021 MLS Cup
Inter Miami bounced from MLS tourney, still searching for first win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored midway through the second half, and New York City FC bounced Inter Miami from the MLS is Back tournament with a 1-0 victory Monday morning. The loss continued the miserable expansion season for Inter Miami, which became the first team in league history to lose its inaugural five matches. Inter Miami also became the first team officially eliminated from the tournament. With the victory, NYCFC kept alive its slim hopes of advancing in the tourney. NYCFC won for the first time in the 2020 season and guaranteed a third-place finish in Group A with three points.
The Latest: Madrid forward Vincius to repeat virus test
All rights reserved)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says forward Vincius Jnior will need to have another coronavirus test after an initial test result came out wrong.Zidane says the doctor informed me that the test had come out wrong and we were going to repeat it.Zidane says the Brazilian's test was not positive. It wasnt negative or positive.Spanish league players have undergone regular testing since the competition resumed last month. Some players and staff members at Valencia and Alavs tested positive in March. No player has tested positive since the competition resumed in empty stadiums. Madrid leads the Spanish league with four games left.
The Latest: Canucks say Vancouver out of NHL hub city race
Prior to the recent positive tests, Falvey said, the Twins had no known cases among players or staff. ___The Seattle Sounders had one player test positive for COVID-19, but the player has recovered and returned to full team training. Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer said Thursday the player tested positive in the early stages of when the team returned to individual training last month. Michigan State says 114 athletes were tested Monday, and the two who tested positive will be isolated for 10-14 days. Michigan State previously announced that one athlete tested positive in testing done June 15.
Virus cases at Djokovic's event put sports under scrutiny
Grigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria, said Sunday he tested positive for the virus. Borna Coric played Dimitrov on Saturday in Zadar and said Monday he has also tested positive for the virus. In a separate incident, Serbian soccer club Red Star Belgrade said five of its players had tested positive for the virus. There has also been an increase in virus cases among soccer players in other countries, notably Russia. Djokovics decision to fly home to Serbia before being tested has also attracted scrutiny.
Russian court hands prison terms to youth group members
Yuliy Boyarshinov, right, and Viktor Filinkov, members of a left-wing group Set (Network) listen a court verdict from inside a glass cage in the Western regional military court in St.Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Members of the left-wing youth group Set (Network) were accused of terrorism, in a case human rights advocates believe to be fabricated and based on testimony elicited by torture. (AP Photo/David Frenkel)ST. PETERSBURG A Russian military court convicted two members of a left-wing youth group of terrorism Monday in a case that human rights groups called fabricated and based on coerced testimony. A three-judge panel in the court in St. Petersburg found Victor Filinkov, 25, and Yuly Boyarshinov, 28, guilty of membership in a terrorist organization. Both were said to belong to the Set (Network) group, seven members of which were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms earlier this year in Penza, a city 500 kilometres (310 miles) southeast of Moscow.
Mallorca hopes trailblazing tourists kickstart economy
But Spains Balearic Islands are betting that their Mediterranean blue waters, warm sun and sandy beaches are enough to lure back the tourists that their residents' livelihoods depend on. The beach is empty, German tourist Martin Hofmann said Wednesday while walking along the beach of Palma, Mallorca's main city. In Spains Balearic and Canary Islands, however, the dependence on tourism jumps to over 30% of their economies. The Balearic Islands economy is on course for a very deep recession, said Carmen Planas, the president of the business group. But until then, the Balearic Islands are off-limits for visitors, even for Spaniards from the mainland, except for the trial run of German tourists.
Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officers
Alondra Cano, a City Council member, speaks during "The Path Forward" meeting at Powderhorn Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Minneapolis. The focus of the meeting was the defunding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Under the list of recommendations, officers would be required to carry their own professional liability insurance, an idea that aims to hike out-of-pocket insurance rates for officers who engage in high-risk conduct. They have no further excuses.The groups' recommendations came a day after nine of the 12 members on the Minneapolis City Council said they back disbanding the department. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
The Latest: Postponed Belgian Cup final now set for Aug. 1
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The postponed Belgian Cup final has been rescheduled for Aug. 1. That is one week before the start of the leagues next season. Belgian soccer authorities say the match between Club Brugge and Antwerp will take place in an empty King Baudouin Stadium. Club Brugge has the opportunity to secure a league-cup double after it was awarded its 16th Belgian title this month following a decision to end the current season prematurely because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new season is set to start on Aug. 7.
Sporting events in Italy to be halted because of virus
Events around the world have been affected by the spreading virus, including Champions League soccer matches and Japan's professional baseball season. Italy’s top soccer division had resumed on Sunday with five games played in empty stadiums. In France, police said that the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes will be played without fans. In the French league, the match between Lyon and visiting Reims on Friday will also be played without fans. Japan's professional league had been playing its preseason games without fans because of the virus.
Photos of 2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil beats Mexico 2-0
SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Javier Hernandez of Mexico collides with Alisson of Brazil as they compete for the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
FIFA unveils emblem for 2022 World Cup
(CNN) - Soccer fans can officially get excited about the 2022 World Cup. FIFA says the World Cup emblem is meant to embody the vision of "an event that connects and engages the entire world," while also reflecting the culture in which the sporting event is taking place. Culturally, the symbol resembles a woolen shawl that is typically worn by the citizens of Arab and Gulf countries in winter, which is when the 2022 World Cup will take place, according to FIFA. The World Cup is normally held during the summer months. The US men's national team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Miami FC vs. FC Cincinnati game rescheduled for Aug. 2
MIAMI – After dangerous weather forced the postponement of the first attempt, the highly-anticipated U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match between Miami FC and FC Cincinnati has been rescheduled for Aug. 2. The game is scheduled to kick-off at 7:30 and will still be played at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the main FIU campus. The winner of the Miami FC-FC Cincinnati match will host the New York Red Bulls of the MLS in the Open Cup East semifinal on Aug. 9. Miami FC and FC Cincinnati are the lone remaining Division II teams remaining in the U.S. Open Cup.
Watch soccer fans on Miami Beach celebrate Messi goal in El Clasico win
MIAMI BEACH – South Florida soccer fans who attended an El Clasico watch party got to see a thriller between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, which ended with a dramatic, game-winning goal by Lionel Messi to give Barca a 3-2 win. Barcelona fans attending the event at 1 Hotel South Beach on Collins avenue on Sunday celebrated the amazing performance by Messi, who won the match with his second goal of the afternoon. This soccer rivalry comes to South Florida for the El Clasico Miami on July 29th at Hard Rock Stadium.
Mayor signs agreement with David Beckham to negotiate sale of Overtown land for soccer stadium
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez told Local 10 News reporter Glenna Milberg that he signed a non-binding letter of intent with Miami Beckham United to negotiate the purchase of land owned by the county. The mayor said Beckham's group would pay fair-market value for the property, which is managed by the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. Because the stadium would be privately owned, Beckham's group would be responsible for paying annual property taxes. However, property owners on the site were reluctant to offer what the Beckham group believed was a fair price for their land. "It is also further confirmation that Miami Beckham United wants its franchise to be in our community," Gimenez said.
Colombians hope FIFA World Cup victories help their country's reputation
MIAMI – After singers Shakira, Carlos Vives and Juanes tweeted their support for their FIFA World Cup team Thursday, the players made them proud with a memorable celebration that made World Cup history. And after the 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast, and the 3-0 victory against Greece, social media exploded with thousands of mentions of the country's name. "In Colombia they celebrate World Cup victories by throwing cocaine everywhere," Mitch Wrobel said on Twitter Thursday. And Colombian social media users rushed to correct and defend their country. During the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a drug cartel gunman killed professional soccer player Andres Escobar two weeks after he made a mistake on the field.